Physical Therapist (PT) - Pediatrics

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist in Pediatrics evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and executes treatment plans according to the plan of care. The role is responsible for delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services. The therapist serves as an educator for patients, families, students, and co-workers, and supports personal professional advancement. The position also includes other professional duties related to patient care, therapy program development, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

This is a full-time, day-schedule position in the Rehabilitation - Pediatrics department at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. The schedule is 40 hours per week. Pay is listed as $37.71–$56.57; the successful candidate’s actual pay rate will depend on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) that meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certified in BLS, or complete BLS certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• In Illinois, licensure is required within one year for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements, in accordance with the Illinois Physical Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients.
• Develop, implement, and execute treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, students, and co-workers.
• Engage in self-professional advancement.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care, therapy program development, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits, including HSHS contributions.
• Educational assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Colleague rewards and recognition program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time